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Public charity · Memphis

Junior League of Memphis

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Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
3 totaling $57,619 · 3 in Shelby County
Typical grant
$10,198 to $30,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $17,421, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
Where it gives
Shelby County
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Total giving that year
$92,764

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Board and officers

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  • Traci StricklandPresident
  • Shaterra MarionExecutive vice president
  • Cristina Acre De BagaglioSecretary
  • Elizabeth StelesTreasurer
  • Lori EvansPresident elect
  • Sarah LockeEvp elect
  • Erin ArnoldNominations director
  • Jen StripayStrategic communications director
  • Lindsey BrayPolicy and governance director
  • Charlotte GillespieSustainer director
  • Anna Claire GleasonAssistant to the president
  • Jennifer CulottaStrategic planning director
  • Kelli WaltonDeib director

As listed in its 2023 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.

What it funds most often

  • Grants to teachers
  • Monthly events at lester community center
  • Donation for 30th Anniversary

Tennessee organizations it funded

Shelby County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.

Tennessee grants from Junior League of Memphis
Past winnerWherePurposeAmount
Hope HouseMemphis, Shelby CountyDonation for 30th Anniversary$30K
Grow Binghampton and Pre K ReadinessMemphis, Shelby CountyMonthly events at lester community center$17K
Scs Innovative Teaching GrantsMemphis, Shelby CountyGrants to teachers$10K

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